Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Daire Nally of Louth (L)and Pat Havern battle for possession

Louth fall just short in thrilling Newry fightback

A thriller in Pairc Esler saw Down make it past near-neighbours Louth by the skin of their teeth.

Football • 01 Jun

David Williams scored a penalty for Westmeath but was sent off late on

Westmeath beat Down to get off the mark in Joe McDonagh

Westmeath beat Down 2-24 to 0-20 in their Joe McDonagh Cup clash in Mullingar.

Hurling • 10 May

Donegal overcame Down to reach another Ulster final

Donegal keep Down at bay to set up repeat Ulster final

In a repeat of last year's Ulster final, defending champions Donegal set up a meeting with All-Ireland Champions Armagh with their semi-final against Down in Clones going according to the script

Football • 27 Apr

Louth survive nail-biting finish to beat Down

Two poachers' finishes earned Louth a valuable second win in Division 2 over gutsy neighbours Down at Integral GAA grounds in Drogheda.

Football • 26 Feb

O'Hagan suffered cruciate ligament injury against Armagh

Down's O'Hagan to miss season after ACL blow

Down forward Barry O'Hagan will miss the rest of the season after Saturday's injury in the Ulster semi-final loss to Armagh was confirmed as a cruciate.

Football • 30 Apr 24

Kevin Maguire and David Lynch of Westmeath attempt to halt the run of Down's Ceilum Doherty

Division 3 high-fliers Westmeath and Down draw

Westmeath and Down remain unbeaten at the top of Division 3 after a pulsating game in Mullingar ended in a 0-13 to 1-10 draw, an eminently fair result on the day.

Football • 22 Mar 24

Laois hold on to deny Down fightback

Laois began their first campaign in Division 2A of the Allianz Hurling League in over a decade with a battling 2-18 to 0-17 victory at home to Down.

Hurling • 04 Feb 24

Murdock on double as indisciplined Limerick pay penalty

Limerick were no match for Down as Conor Laverty's side made it two wins from two on a 3-16 to 0-09 scoreline, continuing their quest to climb out of Division 3 of the Allianz Football League.

Football • 03 Feb 24

Down's Duffy backing Bredagh to deliver Ulster crown

It has been an overwhelmingly positive year for her thus far and with an Ulster LGFA Senior Club Championship decider on the agenda on Sunday in Omagh, Laoise Duffy will be looking to add another memorable chapter to her 2023 story.

GAA • 18 Nov 23

Down captain Meghan Doherty lifts the title

Down pip Limerick to win second Junior title

A 43rd-minute goal from substitute Orla Swail was crucial at Croke Park as Down secured their second TG4 All-Ireland Junior Football Championship crown at the expense of Limerick.

GAA • 13 Aug 23

Tailteann Cup final a high-stakes encounter for Down

Enda McGinley previews Saturday's Tailteann Cup final between two former heavyweights of the game.

Football • 14 Jul 23

Sean Quigley came off the bench to score an injury-time winner

Quigley strikes late as Fermanagh edge Down in thriller

Super sub Sean Quigley snatched victory from the jaws of defeat for Fermanagh as they beat Down by 2-14 to 3-10 in Ederney.

Football • 19 Feb 23

Rory Gallagher: 'I would urge them (Ulster Council) to remove the extra subs'

Gallagher calls for change to 'ridiculous' subs rule

Derry manager Rory Gallagher has called on the Ulster Council to address the "ridiculous" unlimited substitutes rule in the McKenna Cup.

Football • 16 Jan 23

Saturday's Football Championship results and reports

There were easy wins for Monaghan and Dublin as Limerick made history in Ennis, beating Clare in the championship's first ever penalty shootout.

GAA • 30 Apr 22

Down ease to victory over Kerry in Tralee

A month ago on the Ards peninsula, Down had two points to spare over Kerry in a crucial National League game; this afternoon in Tralee the winning margin was double that as Down secured another significant win.

GAA • 16 Apr 22

Michael Rafferty and Tyrone will advance to a semi-final meeting with Donegal

Tyrone dump out Ulster champions Down

Tyrone stepped up the intensity in the second half to get the better of holders Down at Loughmacrory and set up an Ulster U20 Football Championship semi-final clash with Donegal.

GAA • 02 Apr 22

Killian Doyle and Aongus Clarke lift the trophy

Glennon fires hat-trick as Westmeath return to top tier

Davy Glennon's hat-trick of goals fired Westmeath back to the top tier as they beat Down by 5-19 to 1-17 in the Division 2A league final.

GAA • 02 Apr 22

Cork beat Waterford by seven points when the sides last met in May 2021

Allianz Hurling league finals: All you need to know

A feast of hurling is in store on Saturday with five Allianz Hurling League finals down for decision, including Cork v Waterford in Division 1.

GAA • 01 Apr 22

Division 2A: Down reel in Westmeath, Kerry win again

Down recorded a comeback win over promotion contenders Westmeath while Kerry won again and Carlow rescued a draw in Kildare.

GAA • 06 Mar 22

Recap: Down 0-10 1-18 Roscommon

Roscommon were far too good for Down in their Division 2 match in Newry.

GAA • 26 Feb 22

Jessica Foy in action for Northern Ireland (L) and Down.

Down's Jessica Foy combining twin sporting passions

Northern Ireland soccer international and Down footballer Jessica Foy has 5.30am starts and extra gym sessions to keep on top of her dual ambitions - but she wouldn't change it for the world.

GAA • 12 Feb 22

Shane Walsh (R) kicked five points from placed balls for Galway

Tribesmen continue winning ways up in Down

Galway maintained their winning start to Division 2 in the Allianz League as Down fell to a second successive defeat by 1-12 to 0-09.

GAA • 05 Feb 22

Jamie O'Reilly celebrates with his Richmond team-mates before opting to return to Ireland

Life of O'Reilly? AFL to amateur GAA can be hard switch

The 'Irish experiment' has led to a raft of players leaving Gaelic games for Aussie Rules, but not all have been able to make an impact on their return, as former Down underage star Jamie O'Reilly tells Niall McCoy.

GAA • 07 Jan 22

Darragh O'Hanlon in action for Kilcoo in 2017

Former Down captain Darragh O'Hanlon retires aged 28

Former Down captain Darragh O'Hanlon has been forced to retire from Gaelic football aged 28 due to debilitating back and knee injuries.

GAA • 28 Dec 21

Aidan O'Rourke (left) and James McCartan (right) are returning for a second spell in charge of Down

Down confirm return of McCartan and O'Rourke

Down's county committee has ratified the appointment of James McCartan as their new football manager.

GAA • 24 Nov 21